[/caption]According to Neighborhoodscout.com’s analysis, Peachtree City is one of the safest cities in the nation. Ranking at #97 of the 100 safest cities scored, Peachtree City is safer than 71% of cities in the US. Whether or not the methodology is flawless, the statistics do indicate a city that has a low incidence of violent and non-violent crime and residents have a significantly lower likelihood of becoming the victim of a crime.
Where is Peachtree City in the Grand Scheme of Atlanta Metro Area Geography?
Peachtree City is located in Coweta County, approximately 35 miles southwest of Atlanta’s city center. Proximate to Interstate 85, Peachtree City affords fairly good accessibility to amenities within Atlanta city limits and most of the major metro area employment cores. A favorite of Delta pilots, Peachtree City offers a short commute to work at only thirty minutes, or 23 miles, from Hartsfield Jackson Airport, the busiest airport in the US.
Why Does Peachtree City Score So Well (Safe) with Neighborhoodscout.com’s Crime Index?
Peachtree City has posted low violent (14) and property (333) crime rates for a total of 347 crimes reported in the past year. Over the past twelve months two incidents of rape, eleven incidents of assault, and no murders were reported. Regarding property crimes, the city has posted 22 incidents of burglary, 255 incidents of property theft, and 55 incidents of auto theft. Relative to the city’s population of 31,900, the average citizen has a very small fraction of likelihood of being the victim of a violent crime (0.05%, one in 2,278 people) and a 1.0% likelihood of being the victim of a property crime (one in 96 people).
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[/caption]It could be argued that even a fraction percentage chance of being a victim of crime is too high, but the stark reality of significantly higher crime propensity in the state of Georgia and the US, in general, highlight the safe enivornment Peachtree City offers. The likelihood of becoming a victim of violent crime in the State of Georgia (0.5%) is ten times higher than Peachtree City and the national median (0.47%) is a similar multiple at 9.5 times higher. The likelihood for becoming a victim of property crimes in the State of Georgia (4.6%) is 4.5 times higher than Peachtree City. The national median is lower (3.4%), but still more than three times greater than Peachtree City.
Of course, the City of Atlanta fares far worse than the national median, the state of Georgia and Peachtree City. However, it should be noted that the crime rate relative to the population is somewhat skewed because the true number of people in Atlanta at any given time is inflated tremendously (estimated 86%) by both employees that commute into the city (62%) and tourists (14%).
The Conclusion: The right suburb can provide a much safer environment
The narrative about Peachtree City above is a perfect example why proper due diligence can be rewarding when honing in on a landing area for relocation. An area like Peachtree City may not be on the radar screen, but if you are one of the 15% of prospective home buyers that find crime to be the most important factor when choosing a home, an area like Peachtree City could potentially be a perfect fit. More indepth searching that includes other neighborhoods or cities in the Atlanta area may reveal more safe havens that are otherwise not top-of-mind.
For more information on Neighborhoodscout.com and other crime statistics tools, see the following posts:
http://atlanta.homespace.com/2010/02/05/crime
http://atlanta.homespace.com/2010/02/05/neighborhoodscout
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